Karbonn A30
#7416
Samsung Galaxy I8250
#8193Category Breakdown
Karbonn A30
Samsung Galaxy I8250
Performance
25.726.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
34.116.9
Battery
21.816.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
24.730.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.016.0
Summary
- The Karbonn A30 features a larger 5.9-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy I8250 has a smaller 4.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~233 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU and have 4GB of storage with 512MB of RAM, providing similar performance levels.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera, but the A30 has a 1.3 MP front camera compared to the I8250's lack of a selfie camera.
- The A30 is equipped with a 2500 mAh battery, significantly larger than the I8250's 1650 mAh.
- In terms of software, the A30 runs on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the I8250 operates on an older Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), impacting the overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A30
Samsung Galaxy I8250
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
For China Mobile
Display
Size
5.9"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~158 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166 x 91 x 10.7 mm (6.54 x 3.58 x 0.42 in)
122.5 x 63 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
Weight
280 g
125 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/White
Pink/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.14 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass